Shakti is a climate action and clean energy advocate bringing over 8 years of experience in the international non-profit space, as the Senior Director of Policy and Communications at Student Energy, the world's largest youth-led organization working on energy.

Shakti directs Student Energy’s research and policy portfolio, leads the communications team, and develops accessible energy education content.

Passionate about building an equitable energy system that operates within our planetary boundaries, Shakti regularly speaks about the crucial role of youth in just energy transitions in spaces including UN Climate Change Conferences (COP) 25-28, the Clean Energy Ministerial and Mission Innovation forum, the Canadian Energy Regulators’ Conference (CAMPUT), and media outlets including the CBC, BBC, and National Observer. Shakti has been named to Corporate Knights' 30 Under 30 list, and was selected to represent Canada and India at the inaugural Youth4Climate Summit.